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Centre tags coking coal as critical & strategic mineral to drive self-reliance in steel sector

The government has notified coking coal as a critical and strategic mineral, a step aimed at reducing India’s heavy dependence on imports and strengthening the domestic steel supply chain, according to an official statement.The move is expected to facilitate faster approvals, improve ease of doing business and accelerate exploration and mining activities, including the development…

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Budget 2026: Rebuilding cotton’s innovation pipeline – research must be the centre of policymaking

Though cotton anchors India’s agrarian economy, yet faces a critical paradox. (AI image) By Dr. M. RamasamiCotton occupies a critical place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. It supports millions of farm households, feeds a globally competitive textile sector, and remains one of the country’s most widely cultivated commercial crops. Yet, despite this significance, cotton…

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‘Bridgerton Season 4’ finally brings Benedict and Sophie’s long-awaited love story to centre stage |

‘Bridgerton Season 4’ finally spotlights Benedict and his mystery girl, Sophie. Fans have clamoured for this love story since the books first teased it. It all ignites at a glittering masquerade hosted by Violet Bridgerton. Benedict locks eyes with a stunning stranger in silver behind her mask, hiding just enough to drive him mad. They…

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Army’s ‘phased battle array’, IAF flypast and cultural diversity take centre stage — key takeaways from 77th Republic Day | India News

NEW DELHI: India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with ceremonies across the country commemorating the adoption of the Constitution. The celebrations highlighted India’s democratic journey, cultural heritage and military strength. Kartavya Path in New Delhi remained the focal point of the national event, drawing top leadership, foreign dignitaries and thousands of spectators.President Murmu…

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BrahMos to S-400: Weapon systems from Operation Sindoor take centre stage at Republic Day parade | India News

NEW DELHI: After India’s major counterterror action under Operation Sindoor in 2025, this year’s Republic Day parade put the spotlight firmly on the country’s military strength. Along Kartavya Path — formerly Rajpath — weapons platforms and defence systems rolled past in a grand display of the armed forces’ combat readiness and technological prowess.The spectacle extended…

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T20 World Cup drama: Last time Bangladesh was at the centre of an ICC event row, it led to a team replacement | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricketers (AP Photo) The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is just two weeks away, and the controversy over the participation of the Bangladesh cricket team in the tournament remains unresolved. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday categorically announced, after a meeting with the country’s sports advisor and national team cricketers in Dhaka, that…

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India gets another Industry 4.0 centre as WEF expands global network

The World Economic Forum will establish five new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including one in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening India’s role in shaping global frameworks for emerging technologies.The decision was announced as the WEF’s annual meeting concluded, with the new centres also coming up in France, the UK and the UAE. India already hosts…

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‘Policing our plates’: TMC attacks Centre over Vande Bharat sleeper’s veg-only menu; alleges cultural imposition | India News

Image shared by TMC handle (Image/X) NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday accused the BJP-led Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of policing people’s plates after the newly launched Vande Bharat sleeper train between Kolkata and Kamakhya offered only vegetarian food.The party alleged that the absence of non-vegetarian options on a…

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UPC Volt to setup 100 MW AI-ready data centre in Bharat Future City with Rs 5,000 crore investment

HYDERABAD: UPC Volt, a joint venture between Netherlands-based UPC Renewables Group and VOLT Data Centers, plans to set up a 100 MW AI-ready data centre in Bharat Future City with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore over five years.The project is expected to create over 3,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction and over 800…

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